SOLUTION: evaluate 3(x+2)-2(x+2) and the expression for x=5, and x=-1

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Question 207134: evaluate 3(x+2)-2(x+2) and the expression for x=5, and x=-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%28x%2B2%29-2%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given expression.


3%285%2B2%29-2%285%2B2%29 Plug in x=5


3%287%29-2%287%29 Add


21-14 Multiply


7 Subtract


So 3%28x%2B2%29-2%28x%2B2%29=7 when x=5


I'll let you do the other one.